First Amendment: Constitutional limitations on free speech and its boundaries in relation to defamation and harassment cases
Communications Decency Act: Federal law governing online communications and liability for electronic harassment
Federal Anti-Stalking Statute: 18 U.S.C. �� 2261A - Federal law addressing stalking behavior and interstate harassment
Interstate Communications Law: 18 U.S.C. �� 875 - Regulations regarding threatening or harassing communications across state lines
State Defamation Laws: State-specific legislation governing slander and libel, including standards of proof and damages
State Anti-Harassment Statutes: Local laws defining and prohibiting various forms of harassment, including remedies and enforcement
State Cyberstalking Laws: State-specific regulations addressing online harassment and digital stalking behaviors
State Personal Injury Laws: Local legislation governing personal injury claims, including emotional distress and reputational damage
Common Law Defamation: Legal principles established through case law regarding slander, including elements of proof and defenses
Privacy Rights: Legal protections for personal privacy and remedies for invasion of privacy
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Tort law principles addressing extreme and outrageous conduct causing severe emotional distress
Tortious Interference: Legal principles regarding interference with business relationships or economic advantages through defamation
Documentation Requirements: Legal standards for documenting harassment and slander incidents, including evidence preservation
Compliance Timeframes: Legal considerations for setting reasonable timeframes for cease and desist compliance
Enforcement Mechanisms: Legal options available for enforcing cease and desist demands, including court orders and injunctions
